Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Aloinopsis (al-low-in-OP-sis) (Info) Species: malherbei (mal-HERB-ee-eye) (Info)
Synonym:Nananthus malherbei
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Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid Spring
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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